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Jobtailor

WI · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Investigating and explaining observed flight behaviors through theoretical and numerical analysis. * Supporting estimation and sensor fusion performance assessment (IMU, GPS, air data, magnetometer ...

6AM City, LLC

Team Hornet Data Analyst

California, MO · On-site

$70 - $91/hr

Actively participate in test planning of ground, laboratory, and flight test events to ensure decision quality test data is collected. Perform timely and accurate analysis to support decision ...

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DCS Corporation

Team Hornet Data Analyst

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

Actively participate in test planning of ground, laboratory, and flight test events to ensure decision quality test data is collected. Perform timely and accurate analysis to support decision ...

FMS Aerospace

Flight Sciences Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Flight Sciences Engineer is responsible for processing, validating, analyzing, and interpreting flight test data to support aircraft development, certification, performance evaluation, and ...

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Joby Aviation

Flight Test Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$107K - $174K/yr

Conducts engineering analysis of flight test data to support aircraft design and certification deliverables * Coordinates with other engineering groups to ensure input from subject matter experts ...

Pivotal

Senior Manager, Flight Test

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

Data Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of flight data to identify and address anomalies, root causes, and bugs * Plan Execution: Design and execute test plans, including helix tests and future ...

Pivotal

Senior Manager, Flight Test

Palo Alto, CA

Data Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis of flight data to identify and address anomalies, root causes, and bugs * Plan Execution: Design and execute test plans, including helix tests and future ...

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As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight data analyst in the United States is $82,640.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,500.00 and $97,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight data analyst?

A Flight Data Analyst is responsible for collecting, processing, and interpreting flight data to enhance aviation safety, efficiency, and performance. They analyze flight recorder data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve aircraft operations. This role often involves working with airlines, aviation authorities, or aircraft manufacturers to support accident investigations and optimize flight procedures. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with data analysis tools are essential for success in this position.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a flight data analyst?

As a Flight Data Analyst, your day-to-day tasks typically involve collecting, processing, and analyzing flight data records from various aircraft systems to identify trends and anomalies. You may prepare safety reports, present findings to flight operations teams, and recommend improvements based on data insights. Collaboration with pilots, engineers, and safety officers is common to ensure data accuracy and implement corrective actions when necessary. These activities play a crucial role in enhancing operational safety, regulatory compliance, and overall flight performance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight data analyst?

To thrive as a Flight Data Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, a background in aviation or data science, and typically a relevant degree such as aerospace engineering or statistics. Familiarity with flight data monitoring systems (such as FDM/FOQA), data visualization tools, and certifications like ICAO FOQA or related safety analysis are commonly required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help analysts interpret complex datasets and collaborate with flight crews and safety teams. These skills ensure accurate monitoring, timely reporting, and continuous improvement of flight safety and operational efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Flight Data Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,640 per year, or $39.7 per hour.

Flight Safety Analyst

Input Technology Solutions

Wallops Island, VA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Input Technology Solutions is seeking a Flight Safety Analyst for an amazing opportunity to support an exciting opportunity in Wallops Island, VA!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual experienced in Guided and Unguided Vehicle Flight Safety Analysis. The position is in the Safety & Mission Assurance Office at Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) within the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). You will serve as a flight safety analyst for both Guided and Unguided launch vehicles. The work involves coordinating, monitoring, maintaining, and using technological processes in support of safety analysis for aerospace and aeronautical programs from definition to launch, and operations.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Identifies flight hazards and controls to mitigate flight hazards in aerospace or aeronautical vehicle tests or operations.
  • Performs risk studies and prepares risk analysis and flight safety plans which define the safety limits, risk factors, and mission rules for missions/projects/programs.
  • Analyzes mission objectives to assure compliance with Agency and GSFC/WFF Range Flight Safety criteria and advises range users on risk factors as they pertain to the mission.
  • Adapts analysis methods and approaches to meet the unique requirements of assignments.
  • Works with senior analysts to conduct conceptual definition studies and complex detailed analysis to establish preliminary designs and alternatives for a variety of advanced systems on proposed new projects for which no precedents are available.
  • Performs theoretical, aerodynamic studies to evaluate various factors (performance, stability, trajectory, etc.) that affect flight safety. Performs casualty expectation and protected area impact probability studies.
  • Calculates flight safety limits for Orbital guided launch vehicles. Analyzes post-flight data to confirm or deduce violations of limits or variations in predicted performance.
  • Evaluates Failure Modes and Effects and Fault Tree Analysis.
  • Integrates various study and analysis results into comprehensive technical briefings and reports to review panels and senior management to ensure that the risks for the mission are understood.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A minimum of five plus years experience in both Orbital and Sub-Orbital vehicle risk analysis. Excellent Oral communication and technical writing skills are required. Excellent mathematics skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience developing software code and programs. Experience with Trajectory Analysis Optimization software (TAOS) and MATLAB. Experience with Range Safety Risk Analysis Tools, and various other software tools used to perform flight risk analysis. Prior work with government ranges

Education:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or Mathematics

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